Not all cities and counties are ready for residents to take advantage of the passing of the Brunch Bill and earlier alcohol sales times, but Forsyth County leaders took the final steps this week.
Ken Jarrard, the county's attorney, reminded the board of the preemptive measures they took before election day.
"The brunch bill was successful. The referendum was successful in Forsyth County," Jarard said. "Remember, you've already adopted the ordinance that allowed it, but remember the ordinance was contingent upon a successful referendum. I forget exactly what the percentage was but it was knocking on the door of a 65% approval rating."
He went on to remind county leaders of their final step in allowing the change.
"For the governments who have a successful referendum, there needs to be a resolution sort of declaring the results. That's what this (resolution) does," Jarrard explained. "Once this is adopted, Mr. Chairman, the ordinance sort of arises out of the ground and Sunday sales will be allowed this Sunday."
Commissioners passed the resolution with a 4-0 vote to allow the change to the alcohol ordinance to begin this Sunday morning, Nov. 18.
People living in the city of Cumming did not vote on the brunch bill and the change will not affect businesses inside the city limits.
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